Contrast and Comparison of Nursing Grand Theorists Carol Goetz Maryville University The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast nursing theorists from the four categories which are identified by Meleis as: Needs‚ Interaction‚ Outcome and Caring. (Meleis‚ 2012‚ Chapter 9) I have chosen Faye Abdellah‚ Imogene King‚ Myra Levine and Jean Watson as the grand theorists that I would like to explore for this study in contrast and comparison. This decision was made‚ in part‚ due to the
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Beck’s Theory of postpartum depression Theory is an attempt to explain the world around us. It is defined as a set of concepts‚ definitions‚ and propositions that projects a view of phenomena by designating specific interrelationships among concepts for purposes of describing‚ explaining and predicting phenomena. In the world of healthcare the nurse through the understanding of theories attempt to explain why nurses do what they do. Nursing theories are the creative products of nurses who seek to
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Comparison and Analysis Across Theories Comparison and Analysis across Theories The purpose of the nursing theories is to provide an interrelating framework focusing on the nursing practice. The defined nursing theories promote better patient care‚ improve the status of nursing profession‚ and improve the communication between the nurses‚ and provide guidance to the researches and education (Keefe‚ 2011). Not all nursing theories have the same meanings; however‚ they play the important role of
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Applying Watson ’s theory to practice The Free Online dictionary’s definition of caring is: To provide needed assistance or watchful supervision. Jean Watson defined caring as a nurturing response to a patient with whom the nurse feels a personal sense of commitment and responsibility (Nursing Theory and Theorist‚ 2008). Jean Watson began developing her theory in 1979. She published her first book in 1979‚ her second in 1985. Her intention was to develop and define caring as a science. She
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Grand and Mid Range Theories Nursing theories are organized‚ patterned or systemic approaches to provide guidelines for professional nursing practice. Theories “consists of sets of interconnected propositions designed to describe‚ explain and practice an event or phenomenon” (Lortenz p. 39). Chinn & Krammer (1991) discuss a theory as a systemic abstraction of reality intended to serve some purpose. The continuum of theories range greatly from grand theories at one end‚ theories that focus on practice
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The Implementation of Jean Watson’s Caring Theory in Nursing UTHSCSA The Implementation of Jean Watson’s Caring Theory in Nursing Dr. Jean Watson defined nursing as a “Human science of persons and human health-illness experiences that are mediated by professional‚ personal‚ scientific‚ esthetic‚ and ethical human“(Watson‚ 1988‚ p. 54). The Caring Theory of Nursing is a relational caring for self and others based on a moral‚ ethical‚ and philosophical foundation of love and values (Watson
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Florence Nightingale Environment Theory of Nursing. Major concepts essential to the Theory. Patient care theory‚ environmentally oriented‚ where the patient environment should be altered to allow nature to act on the patient. (Alligood‚ 2010). Nurses are to use common sense‚ observation and initiative to allow nature to heal the patient. The use of Nightingales thirteen canons: Ventilation‚ Warmth Light Cleanliness of rooms Health of houses Noise Bed and bedding Variety Chattering of hopes and
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overview of Dr. Jean Watson ’s caring theory to the nursing community. Facilitate the understanding of her work allowing nurses to readily apply this knowledge within their practice. Objectives Describe the general aspects of Watson ’s caring theory. Describe how Watson ’s caring theory can be applied to clinical practice. Describe the person through Watson ’s caring lens. Describe the person ’s health through Watson ’s caring lens. Describe nursing through Watson ’s caring lens.
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Watson’s Theory Watson’s Theory of Human Caring Barbara Eisenach University of Phoenix MSAO1JX19/NUR-403 Marilyn Moorhouse‚ RN‚ MSN November 28‚ 2011 Watson’s Theory of Human Caring This paper will explore Jean Watson’s theory of transpersonal human caring as well as a description of the major concepts of Watson’s theory. I will apply Watson’s theory to two nurse/ patient relationships and describe the caring moments that occurred. I will discuss Watson’s major assumptions and relate this
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evolution of the constructivist grounded theory by tracing the historical development of the methodology. It is a popular methodology in psychology‚ education and nursing. The authors also demonstrate the difference between traditional and constructivist grounded theory through discussing their common characteristics. Such a comprehensive discussion broadens my theoretical knowledge and makes me confident to apply this methodology efficiently. Being a professor of nursing‚ Mills focuses her research on primary
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